The Wine Country of Alentejo
For wine connoisseurs, the rolling hills of Alentejo, Portugal are a pure delight, resembling an artist’s palette filled with rich hues and stunning landscapes. But, Alentejo is more than just a wine country, it's a time capsule that transcends you into Portugal's past, particularly Évora, a Unesco World Heritage site with historical monuments, charming architecture, and an energetic cultural scene.
Begin your journey in the heart of Portugal—Alentejo, where vineyards are plentiful, and the wines are of international repute. Here, traditional winemaking methods are still used, expertly fermenting grapes to create Alentejo's signature full-bodied reds and vibrant, aromatic whites. Arrange a tour to visit quaint wineries such as Herdade do Esporão and Adega Mayor, where you can sample exquisite wines, explore wine cellars and take in the beauty of the surrounding vine-laden countryside.
When it is said that Alentejo gastronomy revolves around bread, olive oil and aromatic herbs, it seems too simple. But the knowledge to make it is ancestral. The recipes have been handed from generation to generation and with them, the secrets that bring food to it’s maximum power and exuberant flavours.
The Alentejo offers you an unforgettable palatal experience with red wines of loaded colours, firm structure with dense aromas of mature fruits and with great persistence. For white wines you can count on fruity, intense aromas with plenty of structure.
The fabulous Cartuxa winery presents an outstanding wine offer. Wines such as the Pera Manca, Cartuxa or EA, have the ability to provide you with a unique experience.
Visit Quinta do Quetzal and enjoy a unique experience; guided tours through our winery and vineyards, wine tasting combined with Alentejo petiscos (typical Portuguese snacks to accompany wine) in the restaurant and a visit to the beautiful contemporary art centre.
Wine, history and culture, you'll find it all here in Alentejo and Évora. So, for all you wine lovers out there who are yearning for a unique travel story to tell, look no further and delve into the alluring charm of Portugal's wine country. Here, every vineyard, cobblestone and historic site tells a tale, waiting for you to be a part of it.